Machinery & Equipment: Pay Indonesia Suppliers Fast
Import industrial machinery, manufacturing equipment, and capital goods Send IDR payments to Indonesia suppliers with t+0 (2.3s avg within unicorn network). Save 82% vs traditional banks.
Save £2,320 per £100k Payment
Typical savings for Machinery & Equipment paying Indonesia suppliers
- ❌ 2-3 day settlement
- ❌ Hidden FX margins
- ❌ High correspondent bank fees
- ❌ Manual compliance checks
- ✓ T+0 (2.3s avg within Unicorn network)
- ✓ Transparent pricing
- ✓ BI-FAST available
- ✓ 0.14s automated compliance
At £500k-£10M monthly volume, save £27,840/year
Common Challenges: Machinery & Equipment in Indonesia
Industry Pain Points
- High-value transactions (£500k-£5M+)
- Long lead times (3-12 months)
- Progress payments required
- FX exposure over project timeline
Country-Specific Considerations
- Bank Indonesia FX regulations
- Indonesian Customs documentation
- VAT (11%) on imports
- OJK (Financial Services Authority) oversight
How Unicorn Solves Machinery & Equipment Payment Challenges in Indonesia
Fast Settlement: T+0 (2.3s avg within Unicorn network)
Use BI-FAST for instant IDR settlement.Bank Indonesia instant payment system, 24/7
Real-Time FX Exposure Tracking
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0.14s Compliance Screening
Automated compliance checks for Indonesia regulations.Bank Indonesia FX regulations handled automatically.
Machinery & Equipment Payment Profile
Understanding the payment dynamics of Machinery & Equipment when paying Indonesia suppliers
⏱ Payment Timing
Milestone-based: 30% on order, 30% on manufacturing complete, 30% on delivery, 10% after commissioning. 6-12 month project cycles.
📄 Invoice Terms
30/30/30/10 milestone structure standard. LC for orders over £500k. Retention (5-10%) held for warranty period (12-24 months).
Project-based and lumpy. Capital budget cycles (Q1 approvals, Q4 spend). Long lead times mean payments spread over months.
📊 FX Risk Profile
EXTREME: 6-12 month exposure on high-value purchases (£500k-£5M). EUR and JPY volatility. FX forward contracts essential for project budgeting.
Long-term OEM relationships. German precision (quality), Chinese (price-competitive), Japanese (robotics). Service contracts maintain relationships.
Common Documentation for Machinery & Equipment
- Proforma Invoice (milestone schedule)
- Certificate of Origin
- CE/UKCA Declaration of Conformity
- Installation & Commissioning Certificate
- Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) Report
Popular Indonesia Supplier Types for Machinery & Equipment
Common Indonesia Suppliers
- Palm oil plantations (Sumatra, Kalimantan)
- Textile factories (Java, Bali)
- Coal mines (Kalimantan)
- Coffee exporters (Sumatra, Java)
Payment Tips for Indonesia
- Indonesia = Largest palm oil producer, textile exporter
- BI-FAST enables instant IDR settlement
- Jakarta + Surabaya = Main business hubs
- Island logistics - consider shipping times
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